Archive for the ‘Fashion’ Category

Join us for an evening of men’s fashion and mixology with Matt Birk, Baltimore Ravens Center and Brian Boye, Fashion Director for Men’s Health Magazine, on Thursday, March 29th from 6-8 pm.

They’ll be discussing Matt Birk’s work with his charity organization, HIKE Foundation, and we’ll have models presenting the new Hugo Boss Spring Collection. Jeff Faile, the mixologist at James Beard nominated Fiola Restaurant, will be here pouring a specialty concoction.

Second episode of “Fashion Star” just finished and as usual, you can already shop for winning garments!

Have to note, I am sad for Ross (would love to have all his jackets especially pink plaid! so what the fabric it’s too thick – it can wait till fall!) and Orly with her cream dress with lace detailing on the bottom. Would wear that in a wink. Crossing fingers for them both next week!

Oscar should reconsider his profession, he would really do well as a stand up comedian (well, and do a part-time tailoring for night clubs). Although I have to admit, if not for him, there wouldn’t be much color on this show. Oh well, except for that turquoise tunic with a mouth on the back. What is it with designers who don’t know much about gravitation? If the garment is made of light fabric and has horizontal slits… what do they think will happen?

Ok enough about sadness! Here are the pictures and links where you can buy the winners!

Many Tahari’s fans concentrated in “Wear now” on Three in Saks Fifth Avenue Tysons this Saturday. Freshest spring fashions (and in this weather it feels like it’s time for the fall trends) were presented in very brief but substantial fashion show the spectators got to absorb what’s on this season. Neutrals and subtle colors, nothing edgy, all very classy and feminine, as it always happened under Tahari brand. Sangrias and delicious fingerfoods were riding trays all around, shopping was active, and somebody won a clutch in a raffle!

Fashion lovers streamed to Ella-Rue, New Consigned and Designer Boutique, on Wednesday night for a “Sweets&baubles” party. Amazing designers’ steals, champagne and sweet treats, nail coloring and many other fun things were offered. Outside of the store there was a rack full of “$20 and under” amazing garments!

See some pictures from the event and how we made “dress up party” happen! Don’t forget to visit a whole gallery of 37 images.

I am not particularly in love with “color overkill” on certain days, like red on Christmas, yellow-ish on Easter and… green on St.Patrick’s day. But, to acknowledge you are still on the same boat, and for the “team spirit” it is fun to add some color elements. In this case, let’s talk about shoes! They are always fun to experiment with and hey, let’s face it, there are never too many, why not get another green pair?

So, here are some finding I dug (and had a great pleasure doing so) from various places. Hope you enjoy!

For $175.99, you can have those incredibly cute LISA FOR DONALD PLINER heels over HERE on 6pm

Love these laced up with mesh detail MACEY flats from ASOS for just $44.76! Over HERE

For their traditional $39.95, JustFab offers these classic Paulette (you have to be registered with them to see):

Adore these 50-60ss POETIC LICENSE ORIENT EXPRESS (also available in other colors) for $99.00 on Zappos HERE

These adorable flops are perfect for running errands but still being a little bit elevated from earth. LILIBET WEDGE SANDALS, b.o.c. by BORN, on sale for $59.99 in Macy’s HERE. “Borns” are always so incredibly comfortable, I recommend having a pair in your car all the time just in case it was “kill the feet by shoes” day.

From casual to incredible we jump, look at these fantastic CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA wire-heel platform sandal from Neiman Marcus “just” for $2,395.00!!! HERE

Very elegant and classy, but still witty Kate Spade New York LATRICE COLORBLOCK SATIN POINT TOE PUMPS from Saks Fifth Avenue, for $298.00, HERE

And finally, cute “dessert” surpsise, green by all means, Vihreä alku Green start2005,by Finnish designer Annie Rapinoja. I’m guessing, not to buy, not to wear, but just enjoy the piece of art and remember staying green. By all means.

It is better to be controversial than boring if you want to be talked about. Now being one of the leading stars of “Mad Men” series, and definitely a leading female character, one mustn’t worry about lack of attention. But, there can’t be too much attention. January Jones arrived to season 5 premiere of “Mad Men” in Roland Mouret black cutout dress – the only thing that wasn’t “Betty Draper”. The hair, the make up, the classy black pumps, and even coral nail polish all mirrored our fav “Birdie”. All, except the dress.

Love the color blocking, but the holes resembling a ski mask holes that robbers go to banks in, are just too much, in my opinion. She has much more prettier face up there and the one located on the belly is just pulling “the blanket” too aggressively. Reminded me persistently about bed sheet ghost made by Karlsson (Russian cartoon after Astrid Lindgren book). See the picture.

“Fashion Star” pilot aired yesterday on NBC and planted quite a buzz among DC fashion peeps. NBC Washington set up a web chat topped by Angie Goff, and co-supported by many DC fashion scientists. Hour and a half of the show, as well as a chat, was concentrated and rockety quick. Even commercial breaks on TV didn’t put off the bubbling conversation on the web.

Garments bought by Macy’s‘, Saks Fifth Avenue’s and H&M’s representatives, were instantly available for sale on stores’ websites, and by this moment some of them are sold out.

Show airs every Tuesday on 10/9c on NBC.

As Angie suggested, there might be Fashion Star viewing parties scheduled in the nearest future.

Nikki Poulos' maxi caftan dress, also in white, sold out on Macy's for $89.00

Zipper mini-skirt available in Saks Fifth Avenue for $350

Sarah Parrott's dress, also in black, sold out on H&M, was $19.95

Edmont Newton's dress, also in black, for $110.00 in Macy's

Lizzie Parker's tunic, plum, also in black and ivory, for $79 in Macy's

On February 28Chanel at Saks Fifth Avenue Chevy Chase hosted a trunk show, presenting new spring fashions straight from the runway, and new sample bags and shoes. Models dressed in exquisite garments with 5-number price tags, walked around to please the eyes of very few. Champagne and sweets were provided to spice up your shopping (or spectating) experience.